Family Partner Needham, MA

Riverside Community Care, Inc.; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,692 - 32,070; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care, Inc. is searching for a dedicated Family Partner to join its innovative children's mental health program in Needham, Massachusetts. The role involves establishing strong relationships with families, serving as their advocate, and working collaboratively with a diverse team of clinicians to enhance support and treatment outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family engagement and advocacy, and will be responsible for delivering resources to aid families in navigating complex healthcare systems. Opportunities for professional growth and valuable benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in family engagement and support.
• Strong advocacy skills for navigating health and support systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with families.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among service providers.
• Provide resources and advocate for families.

Skills

Family engagement

Advocacy

Communication

Collaboration

Coaching

Education

Community Health Worker certification (preferred)

Job description

Riverside Community Care

Love what you do!

Family Partner

Exciting opportunity to join our innovative and growing children's mental health program as a Family Partner!

Key Responsibilities

• Family Engagement and Support
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with families, serving as a consistent point of contact and source of support throughout the treatment process.
  • Empower families to actively participate in the care planning and decision‑making processes, ensuring their voices and preferences are valued and incorporated.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with other members of the CBHI team, including clinicians, care coordinators, and therapists.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination among all involved parties to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Advocacy and Education
  • Provide families with information and resources about available services, treatment options, and community supports.
  • Serve as an advocate for families, helping them navigate complex systems and overcome barriers to accessing appropriate care.
• Skill‑Building and Coaching
  • Utilize a strengths‑based approach to teach parents and caregivers effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors and promoting positive family dynamics.
  • Collaborate with families to develop and enhance their coping skills and problem‑solving abilities.
• Documentation
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of all interactions, progress, and interventions according to program guidelines.

Schedule

• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to meet the needs of the families.

Pay Rate

• $22.28 per hour.
• Increase to $23.28 upon completion of CHW certification.
• Additional $0.96 language differential available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high‑quality health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Separate accruals for vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Tax‑deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan.
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events.
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee.

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work.